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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.68, 45.07 and 20.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.68, 45.07 and 20.38 is: 28.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.68 : 45.07 = 20.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.68/45.07 = 20.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.68x = 45.07 × 20.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.68x = 918.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.30/32.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.10

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